Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Railing Modifications
Sector: Bridge • Location: Taos, New Mexico, United States
Source: The Taos News
The project involves modifying the railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to install higher railings curved inward at the top to prevent suicides. The project requires traffic closures for construction, with options including overnight closures, single-lane alternating traffic, or full closure for a month. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is managing the project and soliciting public f
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge, Road
- Location
- Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Taos News
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves modifying the railings at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to install higher railings curved inward at the top to prevent suicides. The project requires traffic closures for construction, with options including overnight closures, single-lane alternating traffic, or full closure for a month. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is managing the project and soliciting public feedback on closure options. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Mexico |
City | Taos |
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Source | The Taos News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-24 |
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